Bismarck Marathon

The Bismarck Marathon takes place in Bismarck, North Dakota, with the race starting and finishing in front of the North Dakota State Capitol Building. The course is designed as an out-and-back route that largely parallels the Missouri River, featuring sections through historic neighborhoods of Bismarck. The terrain is mostly flat, offering participants the potential for fast times, and it is run on paved roads. The marathon is USATF-certified, making it a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.